There are several strategies that can be used by queer believers to navigate secrecy, disclosure, and authenticity in faith contexts. One strategy is to seek out supportive communities within their...
Queer Believers and Divine Mercy, Grace, and Justice
To understand how queer believers reinterpret concepts of divine mercy, grace, and justice, it is important to define these terms and their...
What are the psychological benefits of participating in inclusive faith-based rituals for LGBT individuals?
LGBTQ+ people face unique challenges when it comes to accessing spiritual support and...
Queer believers who belong to religious communities that are hostile to their identities often face significant challenges when it comes to reconciling their spiritual devotion with the pain of...
Reconciling Faith and Social Identity for LGBTQ Individuals
LGBTQ individuals face unique challenges when it comes to reconciling their faith with their social identities. For many people, their...
Strategies for Queer Individuals Maintaining Authenticity in Religious Practice
Queer individuals are people who identify with a sexual orientation or gender identity that does not conform to...
LGBTQ individuals face unique challenges when it comes to interpreting religious doctrine regarding sex, sexuality, and relationships. Traditional Christian teachings about sin, redemption, and...
Strategies LGBTQ+ Believers Employ To Navigate Heteronormative And Patriarchal Religious Structures
LGBTQ+ individuals face challenges when navigating religious environments that are not designed...
Ritual Practice
Engagement with ritual practice can be deeply affected by the reinterpretation of sin, morality, and virtue for LGBTQ believers.
Many religious traditions have prescribed...
This article will explore the psychological impact of desires, beliefs, and emotions on individuals who identify as queer and struggle to reconcile their faith and sexual orientation. It is essential...